Author: Lauren Sisselman

by Lauren Sisselman | October 27, 2023

Welcome to part two of our Friday the 13th overview! If you haven't read part one, feel free to jump on over to that article. While not entirely necessary, it will give you a better overview of the full scope of Jason comics. With...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 22, 2023

In 1983, Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Federation was on top of the world. Professional wrestling was in its golden years, with kids and adults alike following their favorite territories and superstars. There were also a number of wrestling magazines that would allow fans to dive deeper into...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 19, 2023

On September 6, 1923, Universal Pictures' The Hunchback of Notre Dame was released in theaters. Starring Lon Chaney as the antagonist Quasimodo, this movie was based on the 1831 novel by Victor Hugo. Hunchback was one of Universal's most successful silent films, as well as one of...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 15, 2023

Since the 1980s, video games and video game collectibles have become a delightful way for fans to show off what franchises they love the most. The idea of collecting items from a game -- that aren't the actual games themselves -- has exploded in popularity within the...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 14, 2023

Have you ever wanted to walk into the pages of a comic book? Sometimes you can get the chance to at one of the fan events at San Diego Comic Con, or maybe a fun pop-up event in your own city. But what if you want to...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 13, 2023

Since 1980, Friday the 13th has become one of the most recognizable and popular horror films of our time. This classic slasher film would become a multimedia franchise, and in recent years horror fans and Halloween enthusiasts celebrate the day with screenings of the movie. The movie...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 6, 2023

Welcome to Psychedelic Art Exchange's October 2023 Modern Screen Print Spotlight Auction! This auction has dozens of different posters and screen prints, ranging in genres and ages -- perfect for all collectors. Some are even signed and numbered! If you've never looked at a concert poster...

by Lauren Sisselman | October 4, 2023

There's no shortage of places to buy comics - but did you know that there's a fully-functioning comic book shop in Universal's Island of Adventure? If you're reading this, you likely grew up buying comics at either a newsstand or a local comic book shop. For me,...

by Lauren Sisselman | September 28, 2023

Fall is finally here, and PAE is celebrating the season with their September 2023 CGC Certified Poster Auction. CGC tends to be the gold standard when it comes to graded, tangible goods, and these posters are no exception. If you enjoy collecting posters but want to know...

by Lauren Sisselman | September 17, 2023

Donkey Kong - We know it; we love it. But we almost didn't have it at all. At least, not without the perfect storm of a hurting video game market and a snub from Popeye the Sailor Man. In 1980, Nintendo of America was hurting....